Under defamation laws in most states, journalists cannot be sued successfully for defamation if their reporting of legislative and judicial bodies is fair and accurate, even if those reports repeat false statements of fact spoken during the proceedings.

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This is known as the fair report privilege, which protects journalists from defamation lawsuits if their reporting is fair and accurate of legislative and judicial bodies, even if false statements were made during those proceedings.

Under Defamation Laws in Most States, Journalists Cannot Be Sued